Operator’s Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Form No. 3352–448
44, 48and 52 Twin Soft Bagger
Z100 and Z400 Series Z Master
Model No. 78507—Serial No. 250000001 and Up
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2004 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contact us at www.Toro.com
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Bagger Bracket (All Z100 Mowers and
Z400 Mowers with 44in and 48in Mower Decks) 6
Installing the Bagger Bracket (Z400 Mowers with 52in
Mower Decks) 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Blower Assembly 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Bagger Belt and Idler Spring 10. . . . .
Installing the Hood Assembly and Bags 13. . . . . . . .
Installing the Bagger Tube 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Flow Baffle (Z400 Mowers only) 16
Emptying the Grass Bags 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing Obstructions From the Bagger System 18.
Removing the Bagger 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Grass Deflector 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting Machines 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating and Bagging Tips 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 20. . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Hood Screen 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Bagger 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and Adjusting the Bagger Belt Tension 21
Checking and Adjusting the Blower Latch 22. . . . . .
Replacing the Blower Belt 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Idler Arm 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Blower Liner 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Blower Liner 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Bagger 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Mower Blades and Baffles 25. . . . . .
Installing Mower Blades 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Grass Deflector 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for
product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or
to register your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However,
regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
information and Note: emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
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Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products and other safety information you must know.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, with the operator controls, and safety signs.
• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the operating characteristics and the
stability of the machine.
• Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. A heavy
grass catcher could cause loss of control or overturn the
machine.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the machine’s stability. Use
extreme caution while operating near drop–offs.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed, directions or turning.
• The grass catcher can obstruct the view to the rear. Use
extra care when operating in reverse.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck
• Never operate with the discharge deflector raised or
removed and never altered, unless using a grass catcher
or mulching baffles.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do not
make adjustments with the engine running.
• Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking
brake, shut off the engine before leaving the operator’s
position for any reason including emptying the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute.
• If you remove the grass catcher, be sure to install any
discharge deflector or guard that might have been
removed to install the grass catcher. Do not operate the
mower without either the entire grass catcher or the
grass deflector in place.
• Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute.
• Do not use your hands to unclog the chute, blower or
bagger.
• Do not leave grass in grass catcher for extended periods
of time.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage
and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
components and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
• Do not leave grass or debris in grass catcher while
transporting the machine.
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Safety and Instruction Decals
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area
of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
79-0350
79-0360
80-8040
88-8950
93-1122
1-653554
106-0871
98-4387
1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
5
Setup
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped.
Step Description Qty. Use
1
Bagger bracket
Bolt, 5/16 x 1 inch
Flange nut, 5/16 inch
1
8
8
Installing bagger bracket (All Z100
Mowers and Z400 Mowers with 44in and
48in Mower Decks)
2
Bagger bracket 1
Installing bagger bracket (Z400 Mowers
with 52in Mower Decks)
3
Blower assembly 1 Installing the blower assembly
4
Blower belt cover
Idler spring
Bagger belt
1
1
1
Installing the bagger belt and idler spring
5
Hood assembly
Bag
Clevis pin
Hairpin cotter
1
2
2
2
Installing the hood assembly and bags
6
Bagger tube
Clamp
Knob
Blower adapter
1
1
2
1
Installing the bagger tube
Important Bagger model 78507 MUST be paired with either model 78508, 78509, 78511, or 78512 finishing kit. Failure
to match the appropriate finishing kit with the appropriate bagger will result in misalignment of the blower assembly relative
to the deck, as well as misalignment of the latch components, and potential interference between the blower inlet shelf and
the deck baffles.
6
1
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Bagger bracket
• 8 Bolts, 5/16 x 1 inch
• 8 Flange nuts, 5/16 inch
Installing the Bagger Bracket
(All Z100 Mowers and Z400
Mowers with 44in and 48in
Mower Decks)
Note: Determine if machine is equipped with a back mount
or back and side mount heat shield. If machine is equipped
with a back mount heat shield (Fig. 3), use steps 1 thru 3. If
machine has a back and side mount heat shield (Fig. 4),
proceed to step 4.
1. Remove the rear heat shield (Fig. 2). Discard the bolts
and nuts.
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2
1
2
3
Figure 2
1. Rear heat shield
2. Bolts—remove and
discard
3. Rear bumper
2. Position the bagger bracket behind the engine guard
straps and rear bumper (Fig. 3).
3. Install the bagger bracket and rear heat shield to the
engine guard straps and rear bumper with 8 bolts
(5/16 x 1 inch) and 8 flange nuts (5/16 inch) (Fig. 3).
3
m–6221
6
2
4
5
3
1
2
Figure 3
1. Bagger bracket
2. Bolt, 5/16 x 1 inch
3. Flange nut, 5/16 inch
4. Rear bumper
5. Engine guard strap
6. Rear heat shield
4. Remove the 8 bolts and nuts securing the rear of the
heat shield to the engine straps and rear bumper
(Fig. 4). Discard the bolts and nuts.
5. Remove the 4 bolts, washers and nuts securing the sides
of the heat shield to the engine straps, tailpipe guard and
bumper. Retain the heat shield and these bolts, washers
and nuts (Fig. 4).
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1
2
3
2
4
Figure 4
1. Heat shield
2. Engine straps
3. Tailpipe guard
4. Rear bumper
Note: Install the heat shield into the bagger bracket from
the front of the bracket.
6. At an angle, insert the top of the heat shield under the
bar of the bagger bracket. Position the bagger bar as far
as possible into the heat shield notches (Fig. 5).
7
m–6812
1
2
3
5
4
Figure 5
1. Heat shield
2. Bagger bracket
3. Bar
4. Heat shield notch
5. Front of bagger bracket
7. With the bagger bar in the heat shield notches, push the
bottom of the heat shield towards the rear and past the
back of the bagger bracket (Fig. 6).
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1
2
3
Figure 6
1. Heat shield notch
2. Back of bagger
3. Bottom of heat shield
8. Slide the heat shield down until the holes align with the
bagger bracket holes (Fig. 7).
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Figure 7
Note: Make sure to install the bagger bracket correctly, as
shown in figure 8.
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1
2
Figure 8
1. Correct position 2. Incorrect position
9. Install the bagger bracket and heat shield to the engine
straps and rear bumper with 8 new bolts (5/16 x 1 inch)
and 8 new flange nuts (5/16 inch) (Fig. 9).
10.Install the bagger bracket and heat shield to the engine
straps, tailpipe guard and rear bumper with 4 bolts,
4 washers and 4 flange nuts, previously removed
(Fig. 9).
8
m–6809
1
3
5
2
4
2
Figure 9
1. Bagger bracket
2. Engine straps
3. Rear bumper
4. Tailpipe guard
5. Heat shield
2
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Bagger bracket
Installing the Bagger Bracket
(Z400 Mowers with 52in Mower
Decks)
Note: Use these instructions if machine is equipped with a
rear weight.
1. Remove the rear weight from the back of the machine
(Fig. 10). Save the bolts and flange nuts.
2
5
1
3
4
2
1
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Figure 10
1. Bolt
2. Flange nut
3. Rear bumper
4. Engine guard strap
5. Rear weight
9
Note: Make sure to install the bagger bracket correctly, as
shown in Figure 11.
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1
2
Figure 11
1. Correct position 2. Incorrect position
2. Install the bagger bracket and weight to the engine
straps, tailpipe guard, and rear bumper with the 8
existing bolts and nuts previously removed (Fig. 12).
3
6
2
4
5
3
1
2
m–7780
Figure 12
1. Bagger bracket
2. Bolt
3. Flange nut
4. Rear bumper
5. Engine guard strap
6. Rear weight
3
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Blower assembly
Installing the Blower Assembly
Important Make sure the mounting plate is installed to
the mower. Refer to the Finishing Kit.
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, and chock or
block the drive wheels.
2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Slide the blower assembly peg into the hole on the
mounting plate (Fig. 13).
3
2
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4
1
5
Figure 13
1. Mower
2. Blower assembly
3. Blower assembly peg
4. Mounting plate hole
5. Mounting plate
4. Close the blower assembly. (Fig. 17).
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5. Check if the latch fully engages the front latch peg.
Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Blower Latch on
page 22.
Note: There must not be any gap between the blower
assembly and the mounting plate.
4
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Blower belt cover
• 1 Idler spring
• 1 Bagger belt
Installing the Bagger Belt and
Idler Spring
Important The idler spring and bagger belt need to be
installed together.
This will create slight tension on both the spring and belt
while installing them.
Installing the Idler Spring
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, and chock or
block the drive wheels.
2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Open the blower assembly (Fig. 16).
4. Slide the spring into the blower eye bolt (Fig. 14).
5. Install the spring into the idler arm eye bolt (Fig. 14).
6. Close the blower assembly (Fig. 17).
3
2
4
1
5
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Figure 14
1. Idler spring
2. Blower assembly
3. Idler arm eye bolt
4. Blower eye bolt
5. Idler arm
Installing the Bagger Belt
Note: For 44 inch (112 cm) mowers, make sure the right
rear corner of the cover side plate is modified. Refer to the
mower Finishing Kit.
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, and chock or
block the drive wheels.
2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Lower the deck to the 3 inch height–of–cut.
4. Push down on the front latch (colored red) and open the
blower assembly (Fig. 16).
5. For 52 inch mowers only, loosely install the belt cover,
insert the bagger belt under the belt cover and onto the
top mower pulley. Secure the belt cover latch (Fig. 15).
11
1
2
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4
4
1
3
3
Figure 15
1. 52 inch mower belt cover
2. Blower assembly
3. Top mower pulley
4. Bagger belt
6. Route the bagger belt around the top pulley of the
mower pulley assembly (Fig. 16).
7. Feed the belt between the idler pulleys (Fig. 16).
8. Route the bagger belt around the spring–loaded idler
pulley (Fig. 16). The backside of belt will be touching
the pulley.
9. Route the bagger belt around the fixed idler pulley
(Fig. 16).
10.Route the bagger belt around the blower pulley
(Fig. 16).
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2
3
1
4
6
5
7
Figure 16
1. Blower pulley
2. Mower
3. Blower assembly
4. Top pulley of mower
pulley assembly
5. Spring loaded idler pulley
(belt back side touching
pulley)
6. Fixed idler pulley
7. Front latch (colored red)
11. Close the blower assembly and ensure the blower front
latch engages onto the front peg (Fig. 17).
2
1
m–6253
Figure 17
1. Blower front latch (Red) 2. Front peg
12
12.Adjust the bagger belt tension. Refer to Adjusting the
Bagger Belt Tension on page 21.
13.Install the belt cover over the pulley assembly and
secure the 3 cover latches into the blower (Fig. 19).
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3 2
1
Figure 18
1. Blower assembly
2. Blower belt cover
3. Latch
14.For 44 inch (112 cm) mowers, install the new belt cover
over the pulley assembly and secure the latch (Fig. 19).
2
m–6255
1
2
3
Figure 19
1. Mower
2. 44 inch (112 cm) mower
belt cover
3. Latch
13
5
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Hood assembly
• 2 Bags
• 2 Clevis pins
• 2 Hairpin cotter pins
Installing the Hood Assembly
and Bags
Components around engine will be hot if the
machine has been running. Touching hot
components can cause burns.
• Do not touch engine components when hot.
• Allow engine to cool before performing
maintenance.
Warning
1. Install the hood assembly into the bagger bracket
(Fig. 20).
2
1
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Figure 20
1. Bagger bracket 2. Hood assembly
2. Install clevis pins and hairpin cotters into the bagger
bracket and hood assembly (Fig. 21).
3
4
1
2
m–6807
Figure 21
1. Hood assembly
2. Bagger bracket
3. Clevis pin
4. Hairpin cotter
14
3. Install the bag tab into the notch in the hood assembly
(Fig. 22). Do this for both bags.
Note: The bag will rest on the bagger frame (Fig. 22).
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1
3
3
4
5
2
Figure 22
1. Hood assembly
2. Bag
3. Bag tab
4. Notch
5. Bagger frame
4. Lower the bagger hood over the bags.
1
2
3
4
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Figure 23
1. Hood
2. Bags
3. Bagger latch
4. Latch hook
5. Position the bagger latch under the latch hook
(Figures 23 and 24).
6. Push down on bagger latch until it locks into place
(Fig. 24).
1
2
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Figure 24
1. Bagger latch 2. Latch hook
15
6
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Bagger tube
• 1 Clamp
• 2 Knobs
• 1 Blower adapter
Installing the Bagger Tube
Note: To ease assembly of the bagger tube to the blower
adapter, apply soapy water to both the bagger tube and the
adapter.
1. Install one end of the tube, 4 to 4–1/2 inches (102 to
114 mm) onto the blower adapter and secure it with a
clamp (Fig. 25).
1
3
2
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4
5
Figure 25
1. Tube
2. Blower adapter
3. Clamp
4. 4 to 4–1/2 inches (102 to
114 mm)
5. Tube installed onto the
adapter 4 to 4–1/2 inches
(102 to 114 mm)
2. Place the blower adapter over the top blower stud and
slide it into the side stud (Fig. 26).
3. Install the knobs onto the top and side stud (Fig. 26).
This will secure the lower tube end to the blower
assembly.
4
3
4
5
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1
2
Figure 26
1. Tube
2. Blower assembly
3. Top blower stud
4. Knob
5. Side blower stud
Note: There are nubs on the inside of the bagger hood that
hold the upper end of the bagger tube (Fig. 27).
4. Place the upper tube into the bagger hood (Fig. 27).
5. Move the upper tube back and forth, until at least two
ribs engage into the nubs inside the bagger hood
(Fig. 27).
1
2
3
4
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Figure 27
1. Tube
2. Bagger hood
3. Nubs
4. Ribs
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Operation
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Important Set the parking brake when leaving the
machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
To avoid personal injury, follow these procedures:
• Become familiar with all operating and safety
instructions in the operator’s manual for your
mower before using this attachment.
• Never remove the bagger or bagger tubes while
the engine is running.
• Always shut the engine off and wait for all
moving parts to stop before clearing an
obstruction from the bagging system.
• Never do maintenance or repairs while the
engine is running.
• Set the parking brake.
Warning
Without the grass deflector, bagger tubes or
complete bagger assembly mounted in place, you
and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with the rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
• Always install the grass deflector when
removing the bagger and changing to side
discharge mode.
• If the grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately. The grass deflector routes material
down toward the turf.
• Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to off and rotate the ignition key to off.
Also remove the key and pull the wire off of the
spark plug(s).
• Turn off the engine before unclogging the
discharge chute.
Warning
Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.
Always remove the ignition key, set the parking
brake and chock or block tires when leaving the
machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes.
Caution
Positioning the Flow Baffle
(Z400 Mowers only)
The following figures are only recommendations for use.
Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content, and
height of grass. The middle position or Position B is
recommended for bagging.
Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower
ground speed is the same, open up the baffle.
Position A
This is the full rear position. The suggested use for this
position is a follows.
• Use for short, light grass mowing conditions.
• Use in dry conditions.
• For smaller grass clippings.
• Propels grass clippings farther away from the mower.
Full Rearward Position
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Figure 28
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Position B
Use this position when bagging.
Middle Position
m–6880
Figure 29
Position C
This is the full open position. The suggested use for this
position is as follows.
• Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions.
• Use in wet conditions.
• Lowers the engine power consumption.
• Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions.
• This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS
mower.
Full Forward Position
m–6879
Figure 30
Emptying the Grass Bags
Grass bags are heavy when full. Be careful when lifting or
handling a grass bag that is full.
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, and chock or
block the tires if on a slope.
2. Unlatch the bagger latch (Fig. 24).
3. Open the bagger hood.
4. Compress the debris into the bags. With both hands, lift
up on the bag and unhook it from the bagger bracket.
5. Grab the handle on the bottom of the bag and tip it over
to empty the bag (Fig. 31).
2
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1
Figure 31
1. Bag 2. Bottom handle
6. Repeat for the other bag.
7. Install the bag tab into the notch in the bagger support
frame (Fig. 22). Do this for both bags.
8. Lower the bagger hood over the bags (Fig. 23).
9. Latch the bagger hood (Fig. 24).
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Clearing Obstructions From
the Bagger System
Danger
When the bagger is in operation, the blower can be
rotating and cut off or injure hands.
• Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing and
inspecting the blower, and before unclogging the
chute, turn off the engine and wait for all moving
parts to stop. Remove the key.
• Use a stick, not your hands, to remove an
obstruction from the blower and tube.
• Keep face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Empty the bags.
4. Remove the knobs and then the tube from the blower
assembly (Fig. 26).
5. Remove the tube from the bagger hood (Fig. 27).
6. Using a stick or similar object, not your hands, to
remove and clear the obstruction from the tube
assembly.
Note: In most cases, the debris can be shaken out of the
tube.
7. If the blower assembly is plugged, unlatch the bagger
blower assembly and swing it open (Fig. 16).
8. Using a stick or similar object, not your hands, to
remove and clear the obstruction from the blower
assembly.
9. After you remove the obstruction, install the complete
bagger system and resume operation.
Removing the Bagger
Components around engine will be hot if the
machine has been running. Touching hot
components can cause burns.
• Do not touch engine components when hot.
• Allow engine to cool before removing the
bagger.
Warning
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, and chock or
block the drive wheels.
2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Remove the knobs and then the tube from the blower
assembly (Fig. 26).
4. Remove the tube from the bagger hood (Fig. 27).
5. Unlatch the belt cover over the mower pulley assembly
(Fig. 19).
6. Open the blower assembly to release belt tension and
remove the bagger belt from the mower (Fig. 16).
7. Remove the blower assembly from the the mounting
plate (Fig. 13).
8. If you are changing to side discharge mode, ensure the
grass deflector is installed and can be lowered into
working position.
Using the Grass Deflector
Note: Make sure the grass deflector is installed when the
bagger and tubes are removed.
Without the grass deflector, bagger tubes or
complete bagger assembly mounted in place, you
and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with the rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
• Always install the grass deflector when
removing the bagger and changing to side
discharge mode.
• If the grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately. The grass deflector routes material
down toward the turf.
• Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to off and rotate the ignition key to off.
Also remove the key and pull the wire off of the
spark plug(s).
Warning
1. If the bagger is to be used for a long period of time,
leave the grass deflector off the machine. Install the
grass deflector when changing to side discharge mode.
2. If the bagger is to be used for a short period of time,
leave the grass deflector on the machine. The grass
deflector will rest against the belt cover.
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Transporting Machines
Do not leave grass or debris in the bagger while
transporting the machine.
Transporting the machine with grass or debris in
the bagger can damage the machine.
Do not leave grass or debris in the bagger while
transporting the machine.
Warning
Operating and Bagging Tips
Machine Size
Remember that the machine is longer and wider with this
attachment installed. By turning too sharply in confined
places you may damage the attachment or other property.
Trimming
Always trim with the left side of the mower. Do not trim
with the right side of the mower because you could damage
the blower assembly and bagging tube.
Cutting Height
For optimum bagging performance, set the deck
height–of–cut to remove no more that 2 to 3 inches
(51 to 76 mm) or 1/3 of the grass height, which ever is less.
Cutting off more than this will reduce the capacity of the
vacuum system.
Cutting Frequency
Cut the grass often, especially when it grows rapidly. You
will have to cut your grass twice if it gets excessively long
Refer to Bagging Long Grass on page 19.
Cutting Technique
For best lawn appearance, be sure to slightly overlap the
mower into the previously cut area. This helps reduce the
load on the engine and reduces the chance of plugging the
blower assembly and tube.
Bagging Speed
The bagging system may plug if you drive too fast and the
engine speed gets too slow. On hills it may be necessary to
slow the machines ground speed. Mow down hill whenever
possible.
As the bagger fills, extra weight is added to the
back of the machine. If you stop and start
suddenly on hills, you may lose steering control or
the machine may tip.
• Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill
or downhill. Avoid uphill starts.
• If you do stop the machine when going uphill,
disengage the PTO. Then back down the hill
using a slow speed.
• Do not change speeds or stop on slopes.
Caution
Bagging Long Grass
Excessively long grass is heavy and may not be propelled
completely into the bagger. If this happens, the tube and
blower assembly may plug.
Bagging Wet Grass
If possible, always try to cut grass when it is dry. Wet grass
can cause plugging.
Reducing Plugging
To avoid plugging the bagging system, reduce ground
speed and mow the grass at a high height-of-cut, then lower
the mower to your normal cutting height and repeat the
bagging process.
Signs of Plugging
As you are bagging, a small amount of grass clippings
normally blow out the front of the mower. An excessive
amount of clipping blow-out indicates that the bagger is
full or the tube is plugged.
Bagging Blades
In most mowing conditions, improved bagging
performance can be achieved by using bagging blades
(high lift). Contact an Authorized Service Dealer for the
proper blades for different mowing conditions.
Curb Climbing and Loading
Always lift the deck to the highest position when loading
the machine on trailers or ascending/descending a curb.
Leaving the mower in a lower position can cause damage to
mower baffles while loading and going over a curb. If a
curb is higher than 6 inches (152 mm), cross it at a sharp
angle with the deck fully raised. Use extreme caution
when loading onto a trailer.
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Maintenance
Important If the machine is on a slope, set the parking brake and chock or block the wheels to prevent the machine from
slowly rolling.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Each Use • Hood screen—clean
First 8 Hours
• Bagger—inspect
• Bagger belt—check and adjust
8 Hours • Bagger—clean
25 Hours
• Bagger belt—check and adjust
• Bagger idler arm—grease
40 Hours • Blower liner—inspect
100 Hours • Bagger—inspect
Storage Service
• Belt—check for wear/cracks
• Bagger—inspect
• Bagger—clean
Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine from the normal operating position.
Cleaning the Hood Screen
The screen needs to be cleaned before each use. In wet
grass it will need to be cleaned more often.
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, and chock or
block the drive wheels.
2. Turn off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Open the bagger and hold the bagger hood open.
4. Clean the debris from the screen.
5. Close the bagger hood.
Cleaning the Bagger
The screen needs to be cleaned before each use. In wet
grass it will need to be cleaned more often.
1. Wash the inside and outside of the bagger hood, tube,
and the underside of the mower. Use a mild automotive
detergent to remove dirt.
2. Make sure you remove matted grass from all parts.
3. After washing all parts, let them dry thoroughly.
Note: With all parts installed, start and run the machine for
a minute to assist in drying.
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